Definitions
n. A wide, open container for water or washing.
洗脸盆；盆
n. The land drained by a river and its smaller rivers.
流域
n. A broad area of low land surrounded by higher ground.
盆地
Example
She filled the basin with water to wash her face.
她往盆里倒满水，准备洗脸。
Agricultural expansion across the river basin has increased pressure on freshwater supplies and damaged natural habitats.
整个流域内的农业扩张加大了淡水供应压力，并破坏了自然栖息地。
Collocations
- wash basin
- river basin
- drainage basin
Usage tip
river basin指整个流域，不只是河道。
FAQ
- What does basin mean?
- A wide, open container for water or washing. The land drained by a river and its smaller rivers. A broad area of low land surrounded by higher ground.
- How is basin pronounced?
- UK /ˈbeɪsən/, US /ˈbeɪsən/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
